1986 Ford Orion vs. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol
To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 7 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, 1986 Ford Orion (104 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol weights approximately 224 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Orion (137 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic Del Sol |
Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |