1988 Ford Telstar vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 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, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar.
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 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Telstar | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
