2001 Peugeot Partner vs. 2001 Ford Laser
To start off, both 2001 Peugeot Partner and 2001 Ford Laser were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot Partner. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Laser weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Peugeot Partner. 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 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot Partner. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot Partner. 2001 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot Partner has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot Partner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Peugeot Partner | 2001 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | Partner | Laser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
