1990 Ford Tempo vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1990 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1360 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Tempo | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Tempo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
