1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, both 1985 Ford Tempo and 1985 Toyota Cressida were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 209 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.
Because 1985 Toyota Cressida is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Cressida. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Tempo | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
