2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1987 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR3 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
