1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo.
Because 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 1980 Toyota Cressida. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Tempo | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
