2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2590 mm |
