1983 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Charger weights approximately 155 kg more than 1984 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, 1983 Dodge Charger (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Charger | 1984 Ford Orion | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Orion |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |