1997 Lada Natacha vs. 1983 Ford Telstar

To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Telstar weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1983 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha. 1983 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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