1973 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Tempo (134 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Tempo (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
