1972 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Ford Laser
To start off, 2002 Ford Laser is newer by 30 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Laser weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Laser (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2002 Ford Laser | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Laser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
