1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1986 Ford Orion
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 4 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 270 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.
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, 1990 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 1986 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Talon | Orion |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
