1984 Ford Telstar vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 405 is newer by 4 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 405. (89 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Ford Telstar.
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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Telstar | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Telstar | 405 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
