1985 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, both 1985 Ford Laser and 1985 Skoda L 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 23 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 98 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser.
Because 1985 Skoda L 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 Skoda L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Laser | L |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
