1980 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Ford Escort (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Leone |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |