1990 Ford Orion vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 1980 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Orion | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
