2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1767 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2892 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2590 mm |
