2000 Toyota Corolla vs. 1985 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1985 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 1985 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Corolla | 1985 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Telstar |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1867 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |