1998 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1998 Ford Laser and 1998 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 41 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
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 Focus (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 1998 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Laser | Focus |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |