1984 Ford Orion vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (54 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 146 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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |