1984 Citroen Mehari vs. 1984 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Mehari and 1984 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Laser weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Mehari. 1984 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Mehari | 1984 Ford Laser | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Laser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |