1987 Ford Tempo vs. 1985 Lotus Excel

To start off, 1987 Ford Tempo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 66 kg more than 1987 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Lotus Excel 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 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo.

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