1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Meteor (71 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1989 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone. 1976 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Meteor | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Meteor | Leone |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |