1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Galant 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (81 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tempo | Galant |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
