2004 Seat Cordoba vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 1982 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Cordoba | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
