2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
