1998 Ford Laser vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 415 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Laser | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Laser | Hilux |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |