1983 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Laser | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
