2000 Ford Laser vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2000 Ford Laser is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Laser | 88 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |
