1985 Ford Orion vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Ford Orion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Orion (68 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Ford Orion.
Because 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Orion. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Orion | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Orion | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |