1986 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 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 85 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Leone |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 825 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 |