1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Tempo (134 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
