1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, both 1986 Ford Meteor and 1986 Ford Orion were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1986 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | Orion |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
