1989 Ford Telstar vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1989 Ford Telstar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Telstar (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Ford Telstar.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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 Ford Telstar (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Telstar | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Telstar | 88 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
