1968 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1975 Subaru Leone is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Subaru Leone weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Leone |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |