1989 Ford Tempo vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 660 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.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Tempo | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |