1983 Ford Orion vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1983 Ford Orion and 1983 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 289 kg more than 1983 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Orion | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Celica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
