The 1993 Tempo has a powertrain of 2.3-liter engine, a 5 speed manual transmission and available also in 3-speed automatic transmission, and a front-wheel drive for its engine driveline. Its alternator is about 95 amps and has a 58-amp heavy-duty battery.

The 1993 Ford Tempo is available in 3 trims to which are GL 2-door Sedan, GL 4-door Sedan, and the LX 4-door Sedan. All 3 trims have a 24.0-mpg for its fuel economy in a city and a 33.0-mpg as its fuel economy in the highway, and its fuel tank can load up to 15.9 gallons. In the 1993 Tempo, the sporty GLS faded away, leaving only a base GL 2/4-door and the costlier LX 4-door. The new console contained a removable cupholder. An airbag was optional only with the 4-cylinder engine, and only with automatic transmission.