1980 Ford Laser vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, both 1980 Ford Laser and 1980 Reliant GTC were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 455 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 Reliant GTC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Reliant GTC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Laser | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Ford | Reliant |
| Model | Laser | GTC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
