1992 Ford Orion vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1992 Ford Orion and 1992 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1992 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1992 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Orion. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Orion | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Orion | 928 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
