1987 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 545 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 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Tempo | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |