2012 BMW X5 vs. 1988 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1988 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1988 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Telstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 1988 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2520 mm |
