1984 Ford Orion vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Orion | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |