1986 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 269 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 1988 Ford Falcon 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 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo.

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