1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Subaru Leone is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1972 Ford Cortina and 1981 Subaru Leone are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 224 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Because 1972 Ford Cortina 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 1972 Ford Cortina. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Leone |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |