1986 Ford Orion vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1986 Ford Orion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Orion (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 145 kg more 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 Orion (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Orion | Santana |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |