1985 Ford Laser vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 5 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 258 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Nissan Presea (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Laser | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Laser | Presea |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |