1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Taurus | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taurus | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
