1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1978 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Leone. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1978 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fairlane | Leone |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |