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Ford Orion Diesel

(1984 model)

Brief specs of 1984 Ford Orion Diesel

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1608 cm3 / 98.1 cu in / 98.1 cu in, 40.3 kW / 54.0 hp / 54.0 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 95.0 N·m / 70.1 lb·ft / 70.1 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1984
ModelOrion DieselIssued until
SerieOrionNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4280 l / 151.15 cu ft / 151.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4193 mm / 165.1 in / 165.1 inTotal (curb) weight950 kg / 2094 lb / 2094 lb
Width1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 inDry weight
Height1395 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1400 mm / 55.1 in / 55.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.89 m2 / 20.3 sq ft / 20.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
FueldieselStroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyBo Diesel injectionEngine displacement1608 cm3 / 98.1 cu in / 98.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity402.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.532 cu in/cylinder / 24.532 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio21.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power40.3 kW / 54.0 hp / 54.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque95.0 N·m / 70.1 lb·ft / 70.1 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)18.2 kW / 24.4 hp / 24.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output25.1 kW/l / 0.551 bhp/cu in / 0.551 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque59.1 N·m/l / 0.52 lb·ft/cu in / 0.52 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.58

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)11.90 s / 11.90 s / 11.90 sTop (maximal) speed150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)16.70 s / 16.70 s / 16.70 sPower-to-weight ratio56.8 kW/ton / 43.1 bhp/ton / 43.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Lower wishbone,T Radius arms, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front195/50-R15Tyres rearP195/75-R14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Orion Diesel

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