1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 9 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 110 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Telstar (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
