1992 Ford Corsair vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 1992 Ford Corsair and 1988 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,974 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Corsair weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Corsair | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2540 mm |