1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1984 Ford Telstar

To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Ford Telstar. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Telstar.

Because 1998 Porsche 935 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 1998 Porsche 935. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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