2011 Infiniti FX vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 29 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Ford Telstar. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti FX | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | FX | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2520 mm |
