1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1993 Toyota Carina

To start off, both 1993 Ford Mondeo and 1993 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (114 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo.

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, 1993 Ford Mondeo (152 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Mondeo 1993 Toyota Carina
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mondeo Carina
Year Released 1993 1993
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 72 HP
Torque 152 Nm 132 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80.7 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 85 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2590 mm


 

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