1993 Ford Orion vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1993 Ford Orion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion.
Because 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Orion | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Orion | 220 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |