2005 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2005 Ford Laser and 2005 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Laser weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. 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, 2005 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Ignis. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Laser | 2005 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Laser | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.5 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
