1990 Ford Orion vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 16 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1836 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.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Orion | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
