2004 Ford Laser vs. 2004 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2004 Ford Laser and 2004 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Primera (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Primera weights approximately 155 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.
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, 2004 Nissan Primera (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan Primera 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 Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Primera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
