Ford Orion

1990 – 1993 United States

The Ford Orion was in production from 1990 to 1993. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 60 to 105 hp. The lightest version weighs only 934 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1990 – 1993

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 105 hp

0–100 km/h10.6 – 18.9 s

Top speed152 – 188 km/h

Fuel economy5.6 – 7.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.3i 5MT (60 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.6 s	153	5-speed manual
1.8L D 5MT (60 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	18.9 s	152	5-speed manual
1.4i 5MT (71 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	71 hp	15.0 s	163	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.3 s	177	5-speed manual
1.6i 5MT (105 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.6 s	188	5-speed manual
1.8i 5MT (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.6 s	187	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1264 cm3 (77 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 5000 RPM60 HP @ 5000 RPM59 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM101 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 95.1 mph (153 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2059.1 lbs (934 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 160 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4800 RPM60 HP @ 4800 RPM59 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM110 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2253.1 lbs (1022 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1392 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 52 KW @ 5600 RPM71 HP @ 5600 RPM70 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM103 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2116.4 lbs (960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5800 RPM90 HP @ 5800 RPM89 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM126 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2189.2 lbs (993 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1596 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 6000 RPM105 HP @ 6000 RPM103 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM135 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.6 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2222.3 lbs (1008 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM153 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.3 cuFT (490 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Length4,229 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,349 mm

Wheelbase2,520 mm

Curb weight934 – 1,045 kg

Torque101 – 153 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.

1990 – 1993 Orion
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