1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1979 Subaru Leone are equipped with a 1,593 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 114 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |