1980 Ford Laser vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser. 2010 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. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Laser | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Laser | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |