2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 995 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Touareg | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
