1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1986 Renault 18
To start off, both 1986 Ford Tempo and 1986 Renault 18 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 26 more horse power than 1986 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Tempo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 18. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Tempo | 1986 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Tempo | 18 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
