1984 Ford Orion vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 27 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), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Orion | Juke |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
