1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1988 Ford Tempo and 1988 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 315 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205.
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, 1988 Ford Tempo (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Tempo | 205 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
