2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1984 Ford Tempo

To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 22 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 610 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam 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.

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