1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 469 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
