1987 Peugeot 309 vs. 1987 Ford Tempo

To start off, both 1987 Peugeot 309 and 1987 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 309. 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, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 309. 1987 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1987 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1987 Peugeot 309 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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