1996 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Tempo (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Ford Tempo.
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, 1992 Ford Tempo (204 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1992 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1992 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Tempo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |