1983 Ford Telstar vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 27 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Telstar.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Telstar. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Telstar | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Telstar | Freelander |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |