1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Ritmo and 1986 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ritmo | Tempo |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |