2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 58 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
