1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |