2001 Ford Ranger vs. 1999 Ford Telstar

To start off, 2001 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 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. Both 2001 Ford Ranger and 1999 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar.

Because 2001 Ford Ranger 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, 2001 Ford Ranger 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, 2001 Ford Ranger (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar.

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