1985 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1985 Ford Laser and 1985 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Subaru Leone weights approximately 238 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Laser | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Laser | Leone |
Year Released | 1985 | 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 | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |