1984 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Toyota Sprinter

To start off, both 1984 Ford Orion and 1984 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc, 1984 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 80 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.

Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Orion 1984 Toyota Sprinter
Make Ford Toyota
Model Orion Sprinter
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1295 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 69 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 975 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2410 mm