1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner
To start off, both 1992 Ford Tempo and 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Tempo (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner. (81 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Ford Tempo.
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 Mitsubishi Space Runner (175 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1992 Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tempo | Space Runner |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
