2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2002 Fiat Seicento is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Telstar weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 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, 1988 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 1988 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Seicento | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
