1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 8 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.
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 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Telstar | Civic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
