1984 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla 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, 1984 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 kg more than 1984 Ford Laser.
Because 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 1985 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Laser | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Laser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
