1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 1987 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1993 Cadillac Allante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 603 kg more than 1987 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, 1993 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo. 1993 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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