1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 13 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. Both 1982 Ford Telstar and 1995 Renault Sport Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Telstar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Telstar | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
