1990 Ford Orion vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Orion | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Orion | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1339 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
