1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1985 Lincoln Continental 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 720 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 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental. 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 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
Model | Continental | Leone |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |