1999 Ford Telstar vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 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 43 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1433 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Telstar | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Telstar | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
