1989 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, both 1989 Ford Tempo and 1989 Nissan Pintara were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 10 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 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tempo | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
