2000 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Telstar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |