1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1983 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1983 Ford Tempo and 1983 Talbot Samba were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 370 kg more than 1983 Talbot Samba. 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 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1983 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Tempo | Samba |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |