1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |