2004 Honda Civic vs. 1986 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Telstar (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1986 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic 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:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1986 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
