1982 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1060 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 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Telstar | Discovery |
Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |