1991 Ford Orion vs. 1995 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1995 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Orion would be higher. Both 1991 Ford Orion and 1995 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Vectra (99 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Vectra weights approximately 250 kg more than 1991 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, 1995 Opel Vectra (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Orion | 1995 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Orion | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
