2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1437 kg more than 1992 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 Expedition (475 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
