1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 12 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 28 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1994 Italdesign Nazca 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 1994 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Ford | Italdesign |
| Model | Telstar | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
