2006 Ford Escape vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 13 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 705 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, 2006 Ford Escape (207 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
