1984 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Seat Malaga weights approximately 185 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, 1984 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Laser | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Laser | Malaga |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |