1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Rover 400
To start off, both 1992 Ford Tempo and 1992 Rover 400 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 11 more horse power than 1992 Rover 400. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 400 weights approximately 11 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 Rover 400 (180 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1992 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Tempo | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
