1985 Ford Telstar vs. 2005 Ford Ranger

To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 20 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 272 kg more than 1985 Ford Telstar.

Because 2005 Ford Ranger 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 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.

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