2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 241 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang 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 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (335 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
