1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Telstar 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 2 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 40 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 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana. 1986 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Santana |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
