1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1993 Subaru Leone is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fairlane | Leone |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |