1984 Ford Telstar vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 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 20 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 128 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 1991 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Telstar | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
