1990 Ford Orion vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 393 kg more than 1990 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Orion | Celica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |