1990 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Camry. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Camry weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
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, 1998 Ford Laser (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Camry | 1998 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Camry | Laser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
