2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1990 Ford Laser
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1703 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser. 1990 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1990 Ford Laser | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Laser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |