1984 Ford Orion vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 25 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 69 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
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1984 Ford Orion | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Orion | Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |