1994 Ford Orion vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1994 Ford Orion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 Ford Orion.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Orion | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Orion | 929 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
