1986 Ford Escort vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru Leone (68 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone.
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, 1986 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone. 1971 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Leone |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |