1992 Ford Laser vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1992 Ford Laser and 1992 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Ford Laser. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Laser | 1992 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Laser | Magna |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
