1968 AMC AMX vs. 1990 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1990 Ford Telstar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1990 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 347 kg more than 1990 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 AMC AMX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 AMC AMX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Telstar. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Telstar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1990 Ford Telstar | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | AMX | Telstar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
