1984 Ford Orion vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 1986 Toyota Crown 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 1986 Toyota Crown. 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Orion | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |