Ford Tempo History

Compact car · 1984–1994

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History

The 1984 Tempo brought rounded 'aero' styling to Ford's compact class and offered available all-wheel drive — unusual for the segment at the time.

Built alongside its Mercury Topaz twin, it sold steadily for a decade before the Contour replaced it for 1995.

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