1984 Ford Orion vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 29 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1294 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 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Orion | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 370 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2922 mm |
