Ford Orion BHP
The Ford Orion has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1992 Ford Orion Ghia produces 72 BHP, while the 1992 Ford Orion Ghia I produces 105 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
11 recorded variants, from 54–105 BHP.
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Popular Ford Orion BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Ghia I | 1993 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 77 BHP |
| Orion Ghia | 1992 | 1,392 cc | Petrol | 72 BHP |
| Orion Ghia I | 1992 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 105 BHP |
| Orion Ghia 5 Speed | 1990 | 1,597 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP |
| Orion L | 1990 | 1,296 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,608 cc | Diesel | 1984–1987 | 54 BHP | 2 | |
| 1,296 cc | Petrol | 1990 | 60 BHP | 1 | |
| 1,392 cc | Petrol | 1987–1992 | 72–75 BHP | 108 Nm | 2 |
| 1,796 cc | Petrol | 1992–1993 | 77–105 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 2 |
| 1,597 cc | Petrol | 1983–1990 | 90–105 BHP | 4 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Ghia I | 1993 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 77 BHP | 78.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 57.4 kW | 9.2 sec | 116 mph |
| Orion Ghia I | 1992 | 1,796 cc | Petrol | 105 BHP | 106.5 PS | 135.4 Nm | 78.3 kW | 9.2 sec | 116 mph |
| Orion Ghia | 1992 | 1,392 cc | Petrol | 72 BHP | 73 PS | 108 Nm | 53.7 kW | 14.4 sec | 103 mph |
| Orion Ghia 5 Speed | 1990 | 1,597 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 67.1 kW | 111 mph | ||
| Orion L | 1990 | 1,296 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 44.7 kW | 98 mph | ||
| Orion Ghia I | 1988 | 1,597 cc | Petrol | 105 BHP | 106.5 PS | 78.3 kW | 115 mph | ||
| Orion GL 5 Speed | 1987 | 1,392 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 55.9 kW | 104 mph | ||
| Orion L | 1987 | 1,608 cc | Diesel | 54 BHP | 54.8 PS | 40.3 kW | 91 mph | ||
| Orion Ghia 5 Speed | 1984 | 1,597 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 67.1 kW | 111 mph | ||
| Orion GL | 1984 | 1,608 cc | Diesel | 54 BHP | 54.8 PS | 40.3 kW | 91 mph | ||
| Orion GL 5 Speed | 1983 | 1,597 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 67.1 kW | 111 mph |
Ford Orion BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Ford Orion?
Recorded horsepower for the Ford Orion is 54–105 BHP across 11 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Ford Orion engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 105 BHP, from the 1,796 cc Petrol and 1,597 cc Petrol.
Which Ford Orion year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 105 BHP, recorded for 1992.
What torque is recorded for the Ford Orion?
Recorded torque is 108–135.4 Nm on the 3 variants that include it.