1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1999 Ford Laser
To start off, 1999 Ford Laser is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Laser weights approximately 647 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 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, 1999 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1999 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1999 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Foursome | Laser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2620 mm |
