1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1983 Ford Tempo and 1983 Mazda 323 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 36 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Tempo | 323 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2370 mm |
