1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 767 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 1972 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone. 1971 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Leone |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |