1992 Ford Tempo vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Tempo (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Tempo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Tempo (204 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Tempo | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
