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1987 Ford Tempo GL Sport 4dr Sedan

The 1987 Ford Tempo GL Sport 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,457 MSRP.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

The Tempo measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,516 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$9,457 ($27,056 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L HSO I4 (High Specific Output), naturally aspirated
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent -- MacPherson strut, lower lateral link triangulated by the front anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent "Quadralink" -- coil-over MacPherson strut, two parallel lower lateral control links, and a radius rod per side
Brakes
Front Brake Disc9.3 in (236 mm) vented disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in (aluminum alloy)
Wheels Rear14 in (aluminum alloy)
Dimensions & Weight
Length176 in
Width68 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase99.9 in
Curb Weight2,516 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front41 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear53 in
Hip Room Front48 in
Hip Room Rear48 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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