2008 Seat Altea vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 26 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, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 1982 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea 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:
2008 Seat Altea | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Altea | Telstar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 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 | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |