1990 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1990 Ford Orion and 1990 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion.
Because 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 1990 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Orion | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |