1984 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1984 Ford Orion and 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (78 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 61 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Orion (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Orion | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
