2004 Ford Laser vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Ford Laser and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 499 more horse power than 2004 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 230 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.
Because 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Laser | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Laser | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |