1985 Ford Laser vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1667 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Laser | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2745 mm |
