1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone. 1974 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Ford Fiesta | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fiesta | Leone |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |