1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1999 Ford Telstar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Previa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
