Daihatsu Applause (1989 – 1992) vs Ford Orion (1990 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 105 hp at most. The Daihatsu Applause is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 10.6 s. The Ford Orion uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Applause
1989 – 1992
|
Ford
Orion
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1992 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 105 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 134 Nm | 101 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 10.5 s | 10.6 – 18.9 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 185 km/h | 152 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.6 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 934 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.