1983 Ford Telstar vs. 1985 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1985 Jeep CJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Telstar would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 266 kg more than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ 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, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep CJ. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep CJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Telstar | 1985 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Telstar | CJ |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
