1983 Ford Telstar vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 23 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1094 kg more than 1983 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Telstar | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Navara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
