1990 Ford Orion vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1990 Ford Orion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 235 kg more than 1990 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Orion | Legend |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
