1990 Ford Laser vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 335 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Laser | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Picnic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |