2008 Tata Safari vs. 1990 Ford Laser
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 18 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Laser (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 915 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser. 1990 Ford Laser has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari 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:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 1990 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Tata | Ford |
| Model | Safari | Laser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
