1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1981 Ford Laser
To start off, 1981 Ford Laser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1981 Ford Laser.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Laser. 1981 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1981 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | 109 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
