1984 Ford Orion vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic 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, 2012 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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