1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1982 Ford Telstar and 1982 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Plymouth Caravelle (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1982 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Telstar | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
