1975 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Subaru Leone

To start off, 1986 Subaru Leone is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru Leone (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru Leone weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Ford Escort 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Subaru Leone (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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