2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1980 Ford Laser
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1998 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1980 Ford Laser | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Laser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |