1985 Ford Tempo vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 10 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 725 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 1995 Nissan President 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 1995 Nissan President. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Tempo | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |