1986 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 132 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |