2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2009 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 183 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 | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
