1984 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Jeep CJ7
To start off, both 1984 Ford Orion and 1984 Jeep CJ7 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Jeep CJ7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jeep CJ7 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jeep CJ7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jeep CJ7 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.
Because 1984 Jeep CJ7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Jeep CJ7 will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep CJ7 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Jeep CJ7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1984 Jeep CJ7 | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Orion | CJ7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
