1989 Ford Laser vs. 1989 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1989 Ford Laser and 1989 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 9000 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 9000 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Saab 9000 (212 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Laser | 1989 Saab 9000 | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Laser | 9000 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |