1992 Ford Orion vs. 1990 Honda Concerto

To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 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 Honda Concerto weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Ford Orion (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Orion 1990 Honda Concerto
Make Ford Honda
Model Orion Concerto
Year Released 1992 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1394 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm


 

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