1998 Ford Laser vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |