1984 Holden Gemini vs. 1984 Ford Telstar

To start off, both 1984 Holden Gemini and 1984 Ford Telstar were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 28 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Telstar weights approximately 77 kg more than 1984 Holden Gemini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Holden Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Holden Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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