1982 Ford Telstar vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 22 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 821 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 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Telstar | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Telstar | Korando |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
