1987 Ford Tempo vs. 1998 Ford Cougar

To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 11 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 314 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.

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, 1998 Ford Cougar (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo.

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