1998 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1998 Ford Laser and 1998 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Ford Laser and 1998 Renault Clio are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Renault Clio. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Renault Clio. 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, 1998 Ford Laser (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Clio. (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 1998 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Laser | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
