1984 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Ford Laser
To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Laser weights approximately 32 kg more than 1984 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, 1985 Ford Laser (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Laser | 1985 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Laser | Laser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
