1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1985 Ford Tempo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Tempo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada.
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, 1981 Fiat Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Strada | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Tempo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |