1995 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1984 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Tempo.

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