2000 Ford Contour vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 416 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Contour (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
