1986 Ford Orion vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Ford Orion. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 195 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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Orion. (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Orion. 1986 Ford Orion has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Orion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Orion | 1994 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |