1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1983 Ford Tempo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 495 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Nissan President 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | President |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |