1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 6 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 817 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Dinan | Telstar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 159 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |