2000 Ford Contour vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 107 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 423 kg more than 1990 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| 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 | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
