1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1993 Kia Sephia

To start off, 1993 Kia Sephia is newer by 9 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 8 more horse power than 1993 Kia Sephia. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 69 kg more than 1993 Kia Sephia. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Sephia.

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