1987 Ford Laser vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1987 Ford Laser and 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Laser | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Laser | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |