1998 Ford Telstar vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 627 more horse power than 1998 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Telstar weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2000 TVR Speed 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 664 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Telstar | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Telstar | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
