1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 200 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Telstar | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |