1988 Ford Telstar vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar. 1989 Nissan Prairie 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. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Telstar | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
