1986 Ford Orion vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, both 1986 Ford Orion and 1986 Renault Super 5 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Orion (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Orion weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Orion (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Orion | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Orion | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
