1996 Ford Ka vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 152 kg more than 1996 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ka | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
