1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1981 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1981 Fiat 127 and 1981 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 127 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 127 | 1981 Ford Laser | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Laser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |