1986 Ford Orion vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Orion (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 45 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 (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Orion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Orion | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Orion | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
