1990 Ford Tempo vs. 1997 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Tempo 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 22 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Ford Tempo.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Tempo | 1997 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Tempo | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
