1993 Ford Tempo vs. 1993 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1993 Ford Tempo and 1993 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 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 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Tempo | 1993 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Tempo | Golf |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |