2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | ST 460 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
