1991 Ford Tempo vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1991 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1991 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Tempo | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Tempo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2305 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
