1994 Ford Orion vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Orion weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
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, 2003 Toyota Echo (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Orion | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Echo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.7 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
