1986 Ford Tempo vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 23 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 247 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.

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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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