1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1982 Ford Telstar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen LNA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen LNA would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LNA. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LNA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA. 1982 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1978 Citroen LNA has manual transmission. 1978 Citroen LNA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen LNA | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | LNA | Telstar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |