1990 Ford Tempo vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1990 Ford Tempo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Tempo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Tempo | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tempo | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
