1984 Ford Orion vs. 1993 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion.
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, 1993 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1993 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |