1985 Ford Laser vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla 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 11 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 108 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, 1985 Ford Laser (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Laser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
