1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Telstar | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |