1984 Ford Orion vs. 1985 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 305 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 305 (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 305 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, 1985 Peugeot 305 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1985 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Orion | 305 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |