1983 Ford Orion vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Orion would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1983 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 454 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 1991 Toyota Lexcen 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 1991 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Orion. 1991 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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