1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1985 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.

Because 1985 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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