1982 Ford Telstar vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 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 2002 Nissan Laurel are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 360 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 2002 Nissan Laurel 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 2002 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2002 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Telstar | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Telstar | Laurel |
Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |