1984 Ford Telstar vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1085 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Telstar | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Telstar | Defender |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |