1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Subaru Leone is newer by 5 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. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 294 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |