1986 Ford Tempo vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 27 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 740 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo. 2013 Honda Crosstour 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. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Tempo | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2797 mm |
