1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 209 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1994 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Serie III | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |
