1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1998 Ford Telstar and 1998 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 106 more horse power than 1998 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Twingo. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Telstar | 1998 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Telstar | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
