1989 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Telstar and 1998 Nissan Stagea are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Telstar | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Telstar | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
