1995 Acura Legend vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 7 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Legend | Telstar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |