1996 Toyota Carina vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Ford Falcon 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 1993 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Carina | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
