1988 Ford Telstar vs. 1988 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1988 Ford Telstar and 1988 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Camira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Camira (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Camira should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Camira weights approximately 20 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Holden Camira (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Camira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Telstar | 1988 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Telstar | Camira |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
