1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
