1986 Ford Orion vs. 1997 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1997 Lancia Dedra 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 2 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 240 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Dedra. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1997 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1997 Lancia Dedra 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 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Orion | Dedra |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |