1998 Ford Probe vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1998 Ford Probe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Ford Probe. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 496 kg more than 1998 Ford Probe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo 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 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Probe, 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 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Probe. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Probe. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Probe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Probe | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Probe | Aristo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |