1984 Ford Orion vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
