1983 Ford Tempo Automatic vs. 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic
To start off, both 1983 Ford Tempo Automatic and 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic 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 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo Automatic (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo Automatic should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic.
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 Automatic (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo Automatic | 1983 Ford Tempo Diesel Automatic | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Tempo | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
