1980 Audi Sport vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1980 Audi Sport and 1980 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Sport weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1980 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Sport | Laser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
