1985 Ford Laser vs. 1986 Hyundai Excel
To start off, 1986 Hyundai Excel is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Laser would be higher. 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 4 more horse power than 1986 Hyundai Excel. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1986 Hyundai Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Hyundai Excel weights approximately 183 kg more than 1985 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, 1986 Hyundai Excel (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Hyundai Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1986 Hyundai Excel | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Laser | Excel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
