Ford Orion 1990
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy. Better off paying the bit extra for a well kept model. Ghia has no PAS on this version.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap parts, easy to fix. Servicing cheap and even with 1.6 Efi engine, MPG is still 39.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds road well under sharp cornering. Fairly direct, though steering heavy without PAS.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1.6 Efi brings you to 60 in well under 10s. Look after engine well and you will reap rewards.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems so far after 6 months of ownership.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Respectable, though unassuming. Will beat a Saxo VTR though doesn't look it. Can be modded nicely.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good room in the back for two large adults. Driving position ok, though could be better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard immobiliser and alarm (though not a very good one).

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very reliable if cared and serviced for properly.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes