2005 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Ford Telstar

To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Ford Telstar.

Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Telstar (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.

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