1988 Peugeot 405 vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 405 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo.
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 Peugeot 405 (180 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1988 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1988 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Peugeot 405 | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Peugeot | Ford |
Model | 405 | Tempo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |