1993 Ford Tempo IGNITION?

Could be the ignition switch or you're dropping fuel pressure quick due to injector and fuel pressure regualtor leaking to include the fuel pump check valve

Turn key on and listen for hum of fuel pump. Then check for spark from coil while cranking. If both good then sounds like it's not getting proper mixture to start? Does the check engine light work? It should be lit up with key on and go out when car starts. What's the mileage on car? It rolls over at 99k so anything under 99k can mean add 100k or 200k etc. At least thats how it is for 92 or earlier models. Once started, how does the car drive? Does performance seem good?
Does the car have a MAF sensor? It and the MAP and temp sensor control the mixture along with the oxygen sensor. The MAP and temp have the greatest influence for starting. Try disconnecting the plug from the temp sensor. It should be located on top of housing where top radiator hose goes into cylinder head.
You also didn't mention when problem started? Was the car running/starting fine before then? And you dont need to do the rag thing just find a vacuum hose on intake (like brake booster feed) and remove to squirt some gas into manifold and replace. I use a large empty contact eye solution bottle cause it has a squirt tip.

There is a small chance your car actually has 80k. You can do a search of tempo forum for each item you need fixed like blower and ac and seatbelts. In the past there have been detailed fixes posted. You didn't mention what kind of climate you are on for outside air temps. Did you check for pump noise and spark during this no start phase? You can remove coil wire from distributor and insert a spare spark plug and lay it on metal surface to test while cranking engine over. Just dont touch it while cranking.