1987 Ford Laser vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, both 1987 Ford Laser and 1987 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 160 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 Vauxhall Belmont (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Laser. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Laser | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Laser | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
