1989 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1989 Pontiac 6000 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 510 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 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Pontiac 6000 | 1989 Ford Laser | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | 6000 | Laser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |