1985 Ford Telstar vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 374 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Telstar | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Telstar | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
