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1994 Ford Tempo 2 Dr GL Coupe
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1994 Ford Tempo
2 Dr GL Coupe
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$11,228
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$16,995

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

1994 Ford Tempo
2 Dr GL Coupe
100
Brian writes:
POC One of the worst cars i ever owned.
Looks/Style Ranked 1984 Pontiac Fiero better.
"If you have to ask..."
Front Seats Ranked 1984 Pontiac Fiero better.
"Comfortable, lots of leg room"
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
DeltaDrifter writes:
Very good power, but kinda heavy & priced too high.
245
Remo 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

The Cougar — it is a good car and very good commuter does well on long trips to work and high miles bought mine...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

35
Each 2002 Mercury Cougar Hatchback FWDReview:

My Tricked Out Mercury Cougar — I had the 4 cylinder instead of the V6 but I couldn't find the V6 in a 5 speed and I didn't want an ...

Specs

1994 Ford Tempo
2 Dr GL Coupe
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD
Powertrain 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
--
21 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
--
30 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15 gal 15 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
--
96 hp @ 4,200 RPM
96 hp @ 4,200 RPM
125 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
--
126 lb-ft @ 2,600 RPM
126 lb-ft @ 2,600 RPM
130 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
--
9:1
9:1
--
Displacement
3,000 cc
2,300 cc
2,300 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
3.68 in x 3.31 in
3.68 in x 3.31 in
--
Safety
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 4 stars --
Side Driver -- 3 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 3 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player -- Standard
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player Optional Optional
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows -- Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 41.5 in 42.6 in
Back Legroom 36 in 33.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 14.5 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 176.7 in 185 in
Width 68.3 in 69.6 in
Height 52.8 in 52.2 in
Wheelbase 99.9 in 106.4 in

Available Options

1994 Ford Tempo
2 Dr GL Coupe
2002 Mercury Cougar
Hatchback FWD

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