1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Ford Tempo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
