1984 Ford Orion vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 18 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, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Orion weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (98 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 2002 Honda Acty | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Orion | Acty |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
