1989 Ford Tempo vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 14 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 110 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Tempo | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tempo | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
