1999 Ford Telstar vs. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 1999 Ford Telstar and 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 88 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Telstar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (117 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Telstar | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
