1995 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Escort | Leone |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |