2004 Ford E-350 vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1986 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, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-350 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2520 mm |
