1982 Mercury LN7 vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1982 Mercury LN7 is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercury LN7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Subaru Leone (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Mercury LN7. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury LN7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury LN7 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Because 1976 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mercury LN7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1982 Mercury LN7 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercury LN7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercury LN7 | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | LN7 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
