2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 2002 Ford Econovan 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 2002 Ford Econovan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Econovan | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
