1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana.
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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | Santana |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |