1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2183 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Tempra | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 5405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 3215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 167 L |
