1986 AC Ace vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 1 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, 1986 AC Ace (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Telstar weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.
Because 1986 AC Ace 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, 1986 AC Ace 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, 1986 AC Ace (276 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
