1981 Ford Laser vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 22 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover City weights approximately 248 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Laser | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Laser | City |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
