1983 Ford Tempo vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 24 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Tempo | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
