1984 Ford Orion vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1975 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Orion | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
