1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Tempo | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Tempo | 109 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |