1988 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 310 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Telstar | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| 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 | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
