1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1989 Honda Concerto and 1989 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 290 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 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser. 1989 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1989 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Concerto | Laser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
