2002 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1986 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Telstar weights approximately 184 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Telstar. 1986 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1986 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Telstar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |