1985 Ford Orion vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Orion would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1985 Ford Orion. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 662 kg more than 1985 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Supra 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 1986 Toyota Supra. 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Orion. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Orion | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Orion | Supra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |