1995 Ford Contour vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1995 Ford Contour and 1995 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Contour weights approximately 2 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Contour | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Contour | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |