1985 Ford Orion vs. 1992 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1992 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 7 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. Both 1985 Ford Orion and 1992 Suzuki Samurai are equipped with a 1,297 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Ford Orion.
Because 1992 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1992 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Orion. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Orion | 1992 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Orion | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
