1984 Ford Orion vs. 1983 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Ford Orion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 165 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Orion (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1983 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |