1988 Ford Meteor vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 13 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Meteor | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Meteor | Leone |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |