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Ford Tempo 2nd Gen

1987 – 1994 — USA

The Ford Tempo was a compact car produced by Ford from 1984 to 1994 as a successor to the Ford Fairmont. It marked Ford's shift towards front-wheel drive and downsizing of its compact car lineup. The Tempo was available as a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan, with the Mercury Topaz as its counterpart in the Mercury division, while there was no Lincoln version of the car. Based on the same chassis and powertrain as the Ford Escort, the Ford Tempo was the first aerodynamically styled sedan introduced by Ford. This design principle was first showcased on the 1982 Ford Sierra hatchbacks designed by Ford of Europe and later on the 1983 Ford Thunderbird. The successful implementation of aerodynamic styling in the Tempo paved the way for the introduction of the 1986 Ford Taurus. Key points: 1. The Ford Tempo was in production from 1984 to 1994 as a front-wheel-drive compact car by Ford. 2. It succeeded the Ford Fairmont and was part of the downsizing of Ford's compact car line. 3. The model line included a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan, with the Mercury Topaz as its counterpart in the Mercury division. 4. The Ford Tempo shared chassis underpinnings and powertrain with the Ford Escort. 5. It was the first aerodynamically styled sedan introduced by Ford, setting the stage for future designs like the iconic 1986 Ford Taurus.