2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 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 | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
