1980 BMW 628 vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 BMW 628 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 1980 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar. 1990 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Telstar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |