2008 Toyota RunX vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 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, 2008 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Telstar. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota RunX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota RunX | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | RunX | Telstar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |