1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 574 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Carina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |