1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Ford Orion
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Orion would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 840 kg more than 1982 Ford Orion.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Orion. (100 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Orion. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Ford Orion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Orion |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 100 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |