1984 Ford Tempo vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 27 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo.

Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 2011 Land Rover LR3 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. 2011 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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