1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Ford Tempo

To start off, both 1990 Fiat Uno and 1990 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Tempo weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat Uno 1990 Ford Tempo
Make Fiat Ford
Model Uno Tempo
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 999 cc 2307 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 79 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 755 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2540 mm


 

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