1988 Ford Telstar vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Ford Telstar and 1988 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 270 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 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Telstar | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Telstar | Legend |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |