1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 3 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 270 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 1988 Bitter Type III 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 1988 Bitter Type III. 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Bitter | Ford |
| Model | Type III | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
