2004 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Laser would be higher. Both 2004 Ford Laser and 2005 Opel Zafira are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 278 kg more than 2004 Ford Laser.
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, 2005 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Laser | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Laser | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
