1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1988 Ford Tempo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Tempo (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
