1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1985 Ford RS 200 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 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford RS 200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford RS 200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | RS 200 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
