1991 Ford Laser vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1991 Ford Laser and 1991 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Laser (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 17 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (150 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1991 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Laser | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Laser | Golf |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |