2001 Ford EX vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Ford EX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford EX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford EX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | EX | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
