1984 Ford Telstar vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 26 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Panda weights approximately 93 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2010 Fiat Panda has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Fiat Panda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Telstar | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Telstar | Panda |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
