1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Orion weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1986 Ford Orion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Orion |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 116 L |