1988 Ford Tempo vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1430 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 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2850 mm |
