2009 Ford Escape vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 16 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Escape (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escape | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
