1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Ford Telstar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Ascona 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 89 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 355 kg more than 1985 Opel Ascona. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Telstar | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Telstar | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
