1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2002 Ford Laser
To start off, 2002 Ford Laser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Laser weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2002 Ford Laser | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
