1984 Ford Orion vs. 1993 Mazda 121
To start off, 1993 Mazda 121 is newer by 9 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 121 (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Mazda 121.
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, 1993 Mazda 121 (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1993 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Orion | 121 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |