1984 Ford Tempo vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 13 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 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today 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, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.

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