1986 Ford Orion vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 361 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Orion | Tagora |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |