1983 Fiat 127 vs. 1983 Ford Telstar
To start off, both 1983 Fiat 127 and 1983 Ford Telstar were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Telstar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1983 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat 127 | 1983 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1048 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
