1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 6 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 36 kg more than 1989 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tempo | Santana |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1074 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 |
