1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Ford Telstar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar. 1988 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
