1993 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Focus weights approximately 84 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.
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, 2012 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Toyota Carina | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Carina | Focus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2649 mm |
