1991 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1991 Ford Corsair.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Corsair | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
