1990 Ford Tempo vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1990 Ford Tempo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Tempo (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 Ford Tempo.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1990 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Tempo | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Tempo | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
