1998 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 7 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Laser (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
