1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 55 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 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Tempo | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | Pintara |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |