2012 Toyota Tundra vs. 2005 Ford Laser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2005 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Ford Laser | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tundra | Laser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2620 mm |
