1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Plymouth Colt
To start off, both 1992 Ford Tempo and 1992 Plymouth Colt 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 Plymouth Colt (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 60 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 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1992 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Tempo | Colt |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
