1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, both 1998 Ford Telstar and 1998 Rover 75 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 Rover 75 (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar. 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Telstar | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Telstar | 75 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |