2010 Nissan Patrol vs. 1994 Ford Laser
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Laser would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1994 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1780 kg more than 1994 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Patrol | 1994 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Patrol | Laser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2510 mm |
