1996 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1985 Ford Laser

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ford Laser (120 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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