2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 15 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 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 2009 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina, 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-350 | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2590 mm |