1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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