1987 Vauxhall Nova vs. 1984 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 365 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Nova. 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Nova. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Nova has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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