1984 Ford Orion vs. 1992 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1992 Nissan Presea is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Presea (93 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Presea weights approximately 84 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, 1984 Ford Orion (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1992 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Orion | Presea |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
