1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 9 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Subaru Leone weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1985 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, 1985 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Leone |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |