1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Ford Telstar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Comodoro | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
