1987 Ford Tempo vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 7 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 785 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 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Tempo | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | President |
Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |