1980 Ford Laser vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 8 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser. 1988 Ford Meteor 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. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Laser | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Laser | Meteor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |