2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-150 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1420 mm |
