1993 Ford Tempo vs. 1979 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Ford Tempo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Tempo weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1979 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Tempo | 1979 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Tempo | Laurel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |