2008 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Ford Tempo
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Tempo (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1992 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1992 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Tempo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |