1955 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Subaru Leone is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Because 1955 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Consul | Leone |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |