1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1992 Ford Tempo and 1992 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda 626 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda 626 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mazda 626 (221 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1992 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Tempo | 626 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
