1984 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1984 Ford Orion and 1984 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
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 Pontiac Grand Am (204 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Orion | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
