1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 668 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Orion (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Sports | Orion |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 55 L |