1993 Ford Tempo vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Tempo weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1993 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Tempo | 1995 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Tempo | Today |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |