1984 Ford Orion vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |