1981 Ford Laser vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 684 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 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Laser | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Laser | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
