1986 Ford Orion vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, 1997 Ford Puma is newer by 11 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 1 more horse power than 1997 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Puma weights approximately 80 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Puma 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 | 1997 Ford Puma | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Orion | Puma |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |