2000 Ford Laser vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2000 Ford Laser and 2000 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Laser | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Laser | B2500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |