1984 Ford Orion vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (78 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 6 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1984 Ford Orion (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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