1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Ford Orion were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 200 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi 200 (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Orion |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
