1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo 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 15 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 103 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Tempo | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
