1998 Ford Focus vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 6 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Focus (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |