1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Citroen Saxo is newer by 10 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Saxo (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Telstar weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
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, 1988 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 1988 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Saxo has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Saxo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Saxo | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
