2010 Renault Laguna vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Telstar would be higher. Both 2010 Renault Laguna and 1989 Ford Telstar are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar. 1989 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Laguna | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Telstar |
Year Released | 2010 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |