1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 264 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1978 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |