1989 Ford Laser vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1317 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Laser | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Laser | Defender |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |
