1998 Ford Laser vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 1998 Ford Laser and 1998 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1998 Ford Laser. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
Because 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 1998 TVR Speed 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Laser | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
