1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Porsche 911

To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Porsche 911 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 1988 Porsche 911. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo.

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