2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 24 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2520 mm |
