1992 Daihatsu Feroza vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is newer by 3 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Daihatsu Feroza weights approximately 95 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 1992 Daihatsu Feroza 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, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Feroza | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
