1984 Nissan Stanza vs. 1983 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Telstar weights approximately 148 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Stanza. 1983 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Stanza | 1983 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Stanza | Telstar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |