1959 DKW Munga vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Munga would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Ford Orion.
Because 1959 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 1990 Ford Orion | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | Munga | Orion |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
