1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1971 Subaru Leone is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,361 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru Leone (79 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Anglia weights approximately 33 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Because 1959 Ford Anglia 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 1959 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Subaru Leone (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Anglia | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Anglia | Leone |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 808 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
