2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1992 Ford Tempo

To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 13 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2309 kg more than 1992 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (204 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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