1987 Ford Tempo vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 13 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Tempo | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Tempo | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |