1993 Ford Tempo vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Tempo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Tempo | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 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 |
