1984 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1984 Ford Telstar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 228 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Because 1982 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Telstar | 1982 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
