1985 Ford Orion vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Ford Orion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Orion (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 145 kg more than 1985 Ford Orion.
Because 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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 Ford Orion (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Orion | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Orion | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
