2007 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1983 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Tempo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
