1989 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan
The 1989 Ford Tempo LX 4dr Sedan is a 2.3-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,554 MSRP.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The Tempo measures 176.0 inches long on a 99.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,554 ($27,662 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L HSC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent -- MacPherson strut, lower lateral link triangulated by the front anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent "Quadralink" -- coil-over MacPherson strut, two parallel lower lateral control links, and a radius rod per side |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.3 in (236 mm) vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in (rally) |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in (rally) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars