1999 Ford Telstar vs. 2010 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 11 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 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Ford Telstar. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Telstar.

Because 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2010 Kia Borrego 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (267 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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