1992 Ford Orion vs. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Orion weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta (158 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Orion. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Orion | 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Orion | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
