1987 Ford Probe vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Probe (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Probe weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Probe (262 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Probe | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
