1998 Ford Telstar vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1998 Ford Telstar and 1998 Toyota Celica 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 48 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Toyota Celica. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Telstar | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
