1980 Ford Laser vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 345 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Laser | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
