1970 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Fulvia | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Fulvia | Tempo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2540 mm |