1984 Ford Orion vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 26 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2010 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 2010 Volvo S80 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. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Orion | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Orion | S80 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2776 mm |