1998 Ford Telstar vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 12 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 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 23 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 23 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Telstar | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Telstar | Sentra |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1511 mm |