1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1979 Subaru Leone

To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Leone (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 207 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone.

Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.

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