1984 Ford Orion vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1270 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.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Orion | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
