1989 Ford Tempo vs. 2006 Nissan 1400

To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 17 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, 1989 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1989 Ford Tempo.

Because 2006 Nissan 1400 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 2006 Nissan 1400. 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 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.

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