1999 Ford Telstar vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2003 Toyota Solara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Telstar 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 1 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Solara weights approximately 120 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, 2003 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Telstar | Solara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
