1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1971 Ford Zephyr and 1971 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (79 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Zephyr | Leone |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
