1999 Dodge Stealth vs. 1999 Ford Telstar
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Stealth and 1999 Ford Telstar were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Stealth (283 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 455 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Dodge Stealth is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Stealth | 1999 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Stealth | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
