1986 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2540 mm |
