1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 66 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Vedette weights approximately 128 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Ford Vedette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1951 Ford Vedette (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Vedette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Vedette | Leone |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |