1990 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Audi V8
To start off, both 1990 Ford Orion and 1990 Audi V8 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi V8 weights approximately 770 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.
Because 1990 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 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, 1990 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 1990 Audi V8 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Audi V8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ford Orion | 1990 Audi V8 | |
Make | Ford | Audi |
Model | Orion | V8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |