1984 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 88 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |