1986 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1986 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1986 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Telstar | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Telstar | Safari |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
