1986 Ford Orion vs. 1989 Lada Samara
To start off, 1989 Lada Samara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Orion weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Lada Samara.
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 (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1989 Lada Samara | |
Make | Ford | Lada |
Model | Orion | Samara |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |