1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, both 1986 Ford Tempo and 1986 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 190 kg more than 1986 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Tempo | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Tempo | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
