1987 Vauxhall Astra vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1989 Ford Telstar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. Both 1987 Vauxhall Astra and 1989 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Telstar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Astra.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar. 1989 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Vauxhall Astra | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Astra | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
