2004 Ford Laser vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Ford Laser and 2004 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 539 kg more than 2004 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Laser. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Laser | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
