1975 Subaru Leone vs. 1984 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1984 Ford Telstar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Telstar (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Telstar weights approximately 207 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1984 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1975 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1975 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Subaru Leone | 1984 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Leone | Telstar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |