2005 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Ford Laser and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Laser | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Laser | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
