1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
