1984 Ford Telstar vs. 1993 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 9 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 1993 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 313 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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (178 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Telstar | 1993 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Telstar | Mondeo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |