1990 Ford Orion vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 15 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 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2439 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 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 2005 Ford Excursion 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. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ford Orion | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Orion | Excursion |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 759 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 3504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |