1972 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Ford Laser
To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 238 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1985 Ford Laser | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Laser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
