1982 Ford Orion vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, both 1982 Ford Orion and 1982 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Ford Orion. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Orion.
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, 1982 Renault 11 (136 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Orion | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Orion | 11 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |
