1980 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 310 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.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Laser | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Laser | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
