1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 259 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Taurus | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |