1981 Ford Laser vs. 1981 Lada 1200
To start off, both 1981 Ford Laser and 1981 Lada 1200 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 26 more horse power than 1981 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lada 1200 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1981 Ford Laser.
Because 1981 Lada 1200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lada 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Laser | 1981 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Laser | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
