1983 Citroen LN vs. 1983 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1983 Citroen LN and 1983 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1983 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 400 kg more than 1983 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen LN. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen LN. 1983 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen LN has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen LN will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen LN | 1983 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | LN | Tempo |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2540 mm |