1993 Ford Orion vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1993 Ford Orion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Orion weights approximately 265 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Orion | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
