1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Tempo | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
