1980 Ford Laser vs. 1980 Mini MK IV
To start off, both 1980 Ford Laser and 1980 Mini MK IV were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1980 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Laser weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mini MK IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Laser | 1980 Mini MK IV | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Laser | MK IV |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
