Ford Orion: generations and engines
The Ford Orion was built from 1983 to 1993 in 3 generations, with 23 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1983–1993
Generations3
Engine versions23
Power54–131 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Ford Orion generations
- 1983–1986
Ford Orion I (AFD)
Engines below - 1985–1990
Ford Orion II (AFF)
Engines below - 1990–1993
Ford Orion III (GAL)
Engines below
Specs
Ford Orion engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Ford Orion I (AFD)1983–1986 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 (69 hp) | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 69 hp (51 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 (79 hp) | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 79 hp (58 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 i (105 hp) | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 D (54 hp) | 1984–1986 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) |
Ford Orion II (AFF)1985–1990 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (75 hp) | 1985–1990 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 (90 hp) | 1985–1990 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 D (54 hp) | 1985–1990 | Gasoline | 54 hp (40 kW) | ||||
| 1.3 (60 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | ||||
| 1.4 (72 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | ||||
| 1.4 (73 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 73 hp (54 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 CAT (90 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 i (105 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 1.4 CAT (73 hp) | 1987–1990 | Gasoline | 73 hp (54 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 (102 hp) | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | ||||
| 1.7 D (60 hp) | 1989–1990 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) |
Ford Orion III (GAL)1990–1993 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 (60 hp) | 1990–1993 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | ||||
| 1.4 (71 hp) | 1990–1993 | Gasoline | 71 hp (52 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 i 16V (105 hp) | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 D (60 hp) | 1990–1993 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 i 16V (90 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 TD (90 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 i 16V (105 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 i 16V (131 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) |
Before you buy
Check a used Ford Orion
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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