1967 Saab 99 vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1984 Ford Telstar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Saab 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Saab 99 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Saab 99. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1967 Saab 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Saab 99 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Saab 99. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Saab 99. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1967 Saab 99 has manual transmission. 1967 Saab 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Saab 99 | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Saab | Ford |
Model | 99 | Telstar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1708 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |