1989 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1989 Ford Tempo and 1989 Subaru Leone 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 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Tempo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Subaru Leone. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 1989 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Tempo | Leone |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
