1990 Ford Orion vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 140 kg more than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
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 Ford Orion (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 1991 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
