1985 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1985 Ford Laser and 1985 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Laser | 323 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
