1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Laser (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 85 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser.
Because 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na 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 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Ford Laser (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
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1984 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | 1980 Ford Laser | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Maepsy-Na | Laser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |