1996 Volkswagen Parati vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Parati is newer by 12 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, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Parati.
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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Parati has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Parati will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Volkswagen Parati | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Parati | Tempo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |