1986 Ford Orion vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 84 kg more than 1986 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Prelude |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |