1987 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Ford Laser. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 245 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic. 1998 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Civic | 1998 Ford Laser | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Laser |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |