2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1989 Ford Telstar
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 23 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1989 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1989 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Telstar. (159 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 1989 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Town & Country | Telstar |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2520 mm |
