1987 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 5 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1992 Toyota Camry.

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, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Camry. (137 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Camry. 1992 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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