2005 BMW 750 vs. 1990 Ford Laser
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 750 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 2005 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1990 Ford Laser | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Laser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
