1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1984 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Talbot Samba 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 90 more horse power than 1984 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1984 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 451 kg more than 1984 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Tempo (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 1984 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Tempo | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
