1994 BMW 740 vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1994 BMW 740 and 1994 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (134 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 BMW 740 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 1994 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tempo. (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
