1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1992 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 1992 Ford Tempo and 1992 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Tempo (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Camry. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 315 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 Toyota Camry (285 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (204 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Tempo 1992 Toyota Camry
Make Ford Toyota
Model Tempo Camry
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1195 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2510 mm


 

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