1992 Ford Tempo vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Tempo | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Tempo | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3190 mm |