1981 Ford Laser vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 278 kg more than 1981 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Nissan Laurel 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 1982 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Laser | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
