1986 Ford Orion vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 23 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1787 kg more than 1986 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Orion | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Orion | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2890 mm |
