1990 Ford Orion vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Because 1979 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Orion | Violet |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |