1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1998 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 177 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
