1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1997 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 9 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 700 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 1997 Ford Maverick 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, 1997 Ford Maverick 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.

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