1974 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Ford Orion
To start off, 1991 Ford Orion is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 10 kg more than 1991 Ford Orion.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1991 Ford Orion | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Orion |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
