2001 Ford Laser vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2001 Ford Laser and 2001 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Laser | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Laser | Magna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
