1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Subaru Leone is newer by 22 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Subaru Leone weights approximately 83 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 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, 1981 Subaru Leone (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Anglia | Leone |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |