1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 185 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna.
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, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. 1986 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Arna | Tempo |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |