1990 Ford Orion vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2000 Toyota Previa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Previa weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Previa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
