2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,277 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 1906 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina 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 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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, 2006 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fusion | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
