1983 Ford Tempo vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, both 1983 Ford Tempo and 1983 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Tempo. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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