2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 890 kg more than 1993 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Tempo. 1993 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Tempo |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |