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Ford Telstar Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Telstar varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $3,190 and going to $7,260 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1996 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,190 $6,160
1996 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,410 $7,260
1995 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,190 $6,160
1995 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,410 $7,260
1994 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $1,270 $6,050
1994 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,190 $7,150
1993 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $1,270 $5,390
1993 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,080 $5,940
1992 Sedan 2.0L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $1,270 $5,390
1992 Hatchback 2.0L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,080 $5,940
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Ford Telstar Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Telstar here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Tyres for Telstar

    The Bob Jane All-Rounders and the Firestones are both budget brands. Both tyres are 195 mm wide and fit a 15-inch wheel, but the one with the 65 per cent aspect ratio is taller, which makes it larger in diameter. Tyre life is impossible to predict with any precision, because of the many variables that can affect it, but 95,000 km is excellent.

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  • Fuel confusion

    IT depends on the compression ratio of your engine. When it was sold new there was a choice of standard and super petrol. Standard had an octane rating a little below the 91 of the current unleaded, super was 98. Most cars of the time were running super and I believe that would be best for your car, with an additive for protection of the valves and valve seats.

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  • Car to commute

    EITHER car would be fine for your purpose. But remember that whatever car you choose, it's likely to have lots of kilometres on the odometer. By all means try to find a Telstar or a Camry, my preference would be for Toyota as long as it's a four-cylinder model, but if you cast your net wider you might land a mint model of some other make. The key things with a car that old is to find one that's in good condition with the lowest odometer reading possible. Hopefully, you will find a car that has been lovingly looked after by its owner, and perhaps not often driven.

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  • Shining telstar

    A TX5 in top condition is bringing up to $10,000. They were imported from Japan so build quality was good, but they were a little too pricey to take the market by storm. A clone of the Mazda 626, the 2.5-litre V6 needed to be revved to deliver its best, but it was nicely featured, with alloys, rear spoiler, fog lights and a sporty interior. If you are not sure that the cam belt change was done at 100,000km, then it would be a good idea to replace it now.

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Ford Telstar Fuel Consumption

The Ford Telstar is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.1L/100km for Hatchback /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1996 Hatchback 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1996 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1995 Hatchback 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1995 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1994 Hatchback 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1994 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1993 Hatchback 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1993 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1992 Hatchback 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
1992 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Ford Telstar Pricing and Specs for 1996

Ford Telstar Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Telstar Sedan and Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1996 Sedan 1400x1770x4670 mm
1996 Hatchback 1390x1770x4670 mm
1995 Sedan 1400x1770x4670 mm
1995 Hatchback 1390x1770x4670 mm
1994 Sedan 1400x1750x4685 mm
1994 Hatchback 1400x1750x4685 mm
1993 Sedan 1400x1750x4685 mm
1993 Hatchback 1400x1750x4685 mm
1992 Sedan 1400x1750x4685 mm
1992 Hatchback 1400x1750x4685 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Telstar Dimensions

Ford Telstar Wheel Size

The Ford Telstar has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x5.5 inches for Hatchback in 1996.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1996 Hatchback 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1996 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1995 Hatchback 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1995 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1994 Hatchback 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1994 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1993 Hatchback 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1993 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1992 Hatchback 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1992 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Telstar Wheel Sizes

Ford Telstar Towing Capacity

The Ford Telstar has maximum towing capacity of 1000kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
1996 Hatchback 920kg 1000kg
1996 Sedan 920kg 1000kg
1995 Hatchback 920kg 1000kg
1995 Sedan 920kg 1000kg
1994 Hatchback 920kg 1000kg
1994 Sedan 920kg 1000kg
1993 Hatchback 920kg 1000kg
1993 Sedan 920kg 1000kg
1992 Hatchback 920kg 1000kg
1992 Sedan 920kg 1000kg
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