1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1984 Ford Orion
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 555 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1984 Ford Orion | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Orion |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
