1984 Ford Orion vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 10 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 245 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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, 1984 Ford Orion (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Orion | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Today |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |