1984 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1984 Ford Orion and 1984 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1984 Porsche 930 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 1984 Porsche 930. 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 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Orion | 930 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
