1995 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1985 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 576 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. 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, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (176 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo. 1985 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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