1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1994 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor 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 63 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Tempo | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Tempo | Meteor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |