1994 Ford Tempo vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Tempo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
