1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, both 1999 Ford Telstar and 1999 Rover 75 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Ford Telstar and 1999 Rover 75 are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 165 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.
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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Telstar | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Telstar | 75 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |