1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 272 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 1989 Subaru Legacy 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Tempo | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Tempo | Legacy |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |