1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1990 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Ford Falcon 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 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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