1983 Ford Tempo vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 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 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 905 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Tempo | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |