1978 Toyota Carina vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 454 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Carina | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Carina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
