This would be the first in a line of sporty turbocharged Lasers that would be more and more powerful with each generation.

Suitable replacement for a 2002 Laser LXi? It was only a decade or so ago that the Laser was Australia’s most... Kelly Landry is a self-confessed action junkie who dreams of slipping into the driver's seat of the world's fastest and most expensive car. Still, years before Zoom-Zoom, Mazda was showing its engineering and tuning chops: the 323/Laser had a slick manual gearshift, punchy engines and excellent high-speed stability for a compact. Untuak tahun produksi, di Japang oto ko mulai di produksi dari tahun 1989 sampai tahun 1994. The new 1981 front drive Escort. Ford’s TX3 cars are the "hot" versions of the popular Laser range, being available in front-drive and four-wheel-drive versions and with turbo and non-turbo engines. In the 1.5, peak torque was delivered lower at 3000rpm, so although the 1.3 was plenty peppy, the 1.5 was appreciably stronger. By Gerard Jude Castillo. South Africa didn’t get the KA/KB Laser – it had the European Escort until 1986, which included a local pick-up (or ‘bakkie’) called the Ford Bantam. Yup.

Although the enthusiast community has heartily embraced the last rear-wheel-drive compacts (the Gemini and, to a lesser extent, the Escort), these Lasers provided faithful, reliable and satisfying service to hundreds of thousands of Aussies. Ford Laser adolah salah ciek jinih oto nan di buek dek parusahaan oto Ford Motor Company nan batampek di Amerika Serikat.

Oto Ford Laser nan diproduksi di Argentina mirip jo oto nan di produksi di Australia. The KA/KB Laser showed Australia that a local brand could produce a well-built, fun-to-drive, space-efficient and modern compact. I could easily tell one of these cars blindfolded – they had such a distinctive rattle from the valvegear once they had aged a bit. My car did have a distinctive sound though: a high pitched mix of whir and whine, which I put down to the timing chain. One of the local newspapers here in Motown ran a table of the top ten sellers in calendar 98. The 1990 Ford Escort Mk5…with its nonstop updates, modifications and face-lifts, till it was superseded by the 1998 Focus (which was quite a revelation). Perfect timing….for a truly modest and wretched little wart of a car. Displacement 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liter. 1981 Ford Laser, 2 Venturis Carburetor, 1.5 Liters, 4 Cylinders, 4 Speeds, Manual Transmission MPG City MPG: 35 MPG (U.S.) 7 L/100km 15 km/liter 42 MPG (Imperial) Highway MPG: 43 MPG (U.S.) 5 L/100km 18 km/liter 52 MPG (Imperial) Combined MPG: 38 MPG (U.S.) 6 L/100km 16 km/liter 46 MPG (Imperial) Vehicle Size Class: Subcompact Cars Engine Size: 1.5 Liters Fuel System: Great article, as always, William! How does that American Escort look now?

Laser Ghia to $4,070 for the top of the range Hatchback Untuak bajalan ,oto ko tasadio dalam duo macam presneling ado nan manual, ado pulo nan otomatis gigi otonyo. Our automotive experts are here to help, If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer. The Sport also carried different seats and extra instrumentation. There was new styling front and rear, as well as different interior trim; five-door Lasers also received a different C-pillar design to the 323. Here's what to look out for and buy smart, Get to know the personalities behind the team every week, The most interesting hints of what's to come. Oto ko mulai dijua pado tahun 1981. Di negara Amerika latin sarupo[ jo di Argentina. When the Escort was axed in favour of the KC Laser, the Escort-based Bantam remained in production, with a Mazda-badged version called the Mazda Rustler sold alongside it.

Oto ko babantuak oto sedan. Yuck…. If the paint has been damaged try cutting and polishing it. The Laser was a shining light for Ford during the 20-plus years it was part of the blue oval’s family. The CVH engine, especially in it’s early form, was not Ford’s finest hour. Maybe I’m seeing things wrong, but I definitely see a forward “lean” to the nose on both the blue 5-door and the red 3-door in the article photos…. I also had several opportunities to drive an 81 Mazda GLC. A sewing machine smooth engine, that handled an AT but was still able to come alive at high rpm, would have vastly improved the Escort, all over the world. Cosmetic changes consisted of a new front fascia, while mechanical changes included tweaks to the engine mounts and exhaust to tone down road noise, as well as revised springs and shock absorbers to improve ride and handling. I drove one of these Lasers in Taiwan, where they were locally assembled by Ford Lio Ho back in the late 80s.
My wife’s elderly aunt wanted to change her Escort for the new one, but the Ford dealer could supply only promises, no actual cars. Laser: Model Year. Being mainly single, the size issue mattered less, and the way young singles congregate in cities must have also helped this car fit the bill for so many. It was a rebadged Ford Fiesta. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Dipiliahnyo model oto sarupo iko dikaranoan samparampek saham dari parusahaan oto Mazda punyo parusahaan Ford Motor. They thought it looked like the last RWD 323, and would be a sales flop. All Rights Reserved. When one wanted a subcompact (or bantam) car back in the early 1980s, the usual suspects were the Toyota Corolla or Mitsubishi Lancer. Compare. The next two were Ghia sedans and much more pleasant to ride in. 1981 Ford Laser Ghia KA Auto. In other Asia-Pacific markets, where Ford wasn’t seen as a “local” brand, though, the sales ratio was flipped on its head. Your email address will not be published.
98 hp 69 weight 2044 0-60 13.9 top speed 94 mpg 30.3 Ford Australia marketed it as a separate vehicle from the Laser similar to Ford of Europe with the Escort and Orion. For 1981, Ford Australia would field a thoroughly modern, locally-built, front-wheel-drive compact fit for the 1980s. I was deliberately vague about whereabouts in the valvetrain that the noise originated. Ford were naturally unsure of the market's acceptance of a vehicle that would be so obviously “non-Ford”. Copyright 2011 - 2020 Curbside Classics. I can remember seeing them on the road for many years afterwards, and they looked to have positive camber on the front wheels and negative at the back. But to us old enough to remember, it will always be that subcompact that dared to be different. How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. © 2020 Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Untuak gigi oto ko, oto ko punyo duo tipe oto, ado nan giginyo manuall jo adopulo nan giginyo otomatis. I remember reading about the TX3 model. I covered the US Escort in the CC linked at the end of this post. Collapse. Yup, it was an Escort. Required fields are marked *. 1981 Ford Laser in Lau man dai hung, 1986 . $AUD13.1 million was spent refurbishing the Homebush, New South Wales plant, where Lasers were assembled from Japanese completely knocked down kits. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers. Certainly the Escort sold so well in its early years because of the second gas crisis. [15], Ford Laser generasi kaampek banamo Ford Laser nan punyo kode (KJ/KL/KM). Urang-urang mangiro oto tasabuik adolah oto Mazda familia 323. 1981 Ford Laser: See user reviews, 4 photos and great deals for 1981 Ford Laser. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Off-road for beginners and the experienced, plus camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes, We make it easy to compare design, practicality, value and more, Buying used? Sold by Ford Philippines beginning in 1981 all the way to 1984, the Laser was more than just an alternative to the Japanese players. Katiko itu tadapek babarapo macam model oto Ford Laser ko, ado nan tigo pintu, ado nan ampek pintu dan ado pulo nan limo pintu. Of course they sold; it arrived with perfect timing, right during the second energy crunch. To have spent the money to develop a modern overhead cam engine and have such a rough, lax performer to show for their efforts is not very impressive.

Instead, the KA-series Laser was introduced in 1981, effectively a restyled Mazda 323/GLC; Ford had acquired a 25% stake in Mazda in 1979. For most of the 80s and 90s , our Fords were rebadged Mazdas. For 1983, the Laser was revised; the new model designation was “KB”. Cars Casually 10: Buy a car Brand New or Second Hand. It looks decidedly more reverse-canted up here on my big monitor! Di Taiwan jo Thailand oto ko dinamoan Ford Tierra/Activa, sadangkan di Philipina jo Malaysia oto ko banamo Ford Lynx. It may have been the first-generation of a model line that did return later on as the Ford Lynx and Mazda 323/Familia. What's been recalled and why. Ford beat Holden to the market by three years, and its arch-rival would try and fail at defeating the Laser’s dominance with its own rebadged Japanese model: the 1984 Astra was a Nissan Pulsar fettled by Holden.

1981 Ford Laser (Argentina) The first Japanese Ford car. Di Australia oto ko diproduksi dalam bantuak oto sedan, wagon jo hatchback tahun 1985 sampai 1996. Oto ko mulai di produksi dari tahun 1998 sampai tahun 2007. The new Escort was savaged by the UK motoring press for its shortcomings ( eventually eradicated). [11]Oto ko dibuek jo manyasuaian pasa nyo, ado nan stir nyo di suok dan ado pulo stirnyo di kida. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job, Looking for an answer? It served me very well for 5 years, with only routine maintenance. Regular washing and polishing is a way of protecting the paint and making it easier to clean when something is deposited on it. They may not have executed well but they knew their audience. Here our some stats for the American market 81 Escort and GLC from automobilecatalog.com. Ford Laser KA, KB (1981–1985) Ensimmäisen sukupolven Laser esiteltiin vuonna 1981.

I don’t think so, Bryce.