1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Telstar | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Telstar | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
