1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (653 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 547 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 665 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Mustang 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 2013 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (856 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Carina | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 856 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1425 mm |
