1977 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Subaru Leone is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1977 Ford Capri and 1981 Subaru Leone are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Capri weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Because 1977 Ford Capri 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 1977 Ford Capri. 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, 1981 Subaru Leone (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Capri | Leone |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |