1990 Ford Tempo vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 kg more than 1990 Ford Tempo. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Tempo | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Tempo | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |