1984 Ford Orion vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1971 Riley 4 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 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Orion | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
