1989 Ford Tempo vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 11 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 420 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 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Tempo | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
