2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 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 38 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 159 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, 1998 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranger | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
