1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1985 Ford Tempo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 295 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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. 1985 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Serie III | Tempo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 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 |