1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1994 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1994 Ford Tempo and 1994 Opel Corsa 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 25 more horse power than 1994 Opel Corsa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 235 kg more than 1994 Opel Corsa. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 1994 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Tempo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
