1983 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1985 Ford Telstar

To start off, 1985 Ford Telstar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Telstar weights approximately 150 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 1985 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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