1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1986 Ford Meteor 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 18 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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, 1986 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1986 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
