1998 Ford Laser vs. 2002 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2002 Toyota Prius is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Prius weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Prius. 2002 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 2002 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Prius |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |