1982 Ford Laser vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Laser weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Laser | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Laser | Today |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |