2008 Ford Taurus vs. 1992 Ford Tempo

To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1992 Ford Tempo. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Tempo weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.

Because 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Tempo. (204 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Tempo. 2008 Ford Taurus 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. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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