1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 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. 1985 Subaru Leone weights approximately 105 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
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, 1985 Subaru Leone (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Meteor | Leone |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |