1983 Ford Tempo vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 19 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, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 168 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 2002 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | City |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
