1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1992 Ford Orion
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
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, 1992 Ford Orion (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1992 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Meteor | Orion |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
