1986 Ford Orion vs. 1989 Skoda Favorit
To start off, 1989 Skoda Favorit 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 30 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Favorit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda Favorit weights approximately 10 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1989 Skoda Favorit has manual transmission. 1989 Skoda Favorit 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 Skoda Favorit | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Orion | Favorit |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
