1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1988 Ford Tempo and 1988 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Tempo | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Tempo | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |