2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo. 1985 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Tempo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |