1988 Ford Tempo vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Ford Tempo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Tempo. (97 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Tempo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Tempo (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Tempo | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
