1993 Ford Tempo vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1335 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Tempo. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Tempo | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Tempo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
