1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider 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.
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1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Tempo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2540 mm |