2000 Ford Laser vs. 1999 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Ford Laser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2000 Ford Laser and 1999 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 1999 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Laser | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
