1984 Ford Orion vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1987 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (119 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 341 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.
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, 1987 Toyota Camry (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Camry |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
