1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1989 Buick LeSabre and 1989 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick LeSabre (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1989 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick LeSabre | 1989 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
