1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Meteor | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |