1984 Ford Telstar vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1987 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1984 Ford Telstar and 1987 Mazda 626 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar. 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, 1987 Mazda 626 (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Telstar | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Telstar | 626 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
