1993 Nissan Laurel vs. 1987 Ford Laser
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Ford Laser. (66 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 622 kg more than 1987 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Laser. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan Laurel | 1987 Ford Laser | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Laurel | Laser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |