1990 Ford Orion vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
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 Ford Orion (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Orion | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Orion | 1300 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |