1989 Ford Tempo vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, both 1989 Ford Tempo and 1989 TVR 400 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo.
Because 1989 TVR 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 TVR 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Tempo | 400 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
