1987 Ford Laser vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1987 Ford Laser and 1987 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Camry weights approximately 380 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.
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, 1987 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Laser | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Camry |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |