1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1986 Ford Tempo and 1986 Peugeot 309 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 Peugeot 309 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Tempo | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Tempo | 309 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
