1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 1997 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 215 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Telstar | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |