2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2002 Ford Laser
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Laser weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Laser (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2002 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2002 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Laser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
