1990 Ford Orion vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 13 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, 2003 Suzuki Jimny (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 39 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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 Ford Orion (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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. 2003 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Orion | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
