1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 319 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone. 1974 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Cortina | Leone |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
