1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 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, 1994 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tempo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
