1985 Buick Century vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, both 1985 Buick Century and 1985 Ford Telstar were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
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, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Century | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1364 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2520 mm |
