1985 Dodge Daytona vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1985 Dodge Daytona and 1985 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Daytona (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. 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, 1985 Dodge Daytona (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Daytona | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Daytona | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2540 mm |
