1980 Ford Laser vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 344 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 1984 Nissan Bluebird 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 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser. 1984 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Laser | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Laser | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |