1981 Ford Cougar vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 685 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Because 1981 Ford Cougar 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 1981 Ford Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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.
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1981 Ford Cougar | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Leone |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |