1983 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
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 (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Mehari | Orion |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 601 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
