2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1984 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2684 kg more than 1984 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Leone. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1984 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1984 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 1984 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Excursion | Leone |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2390 mm |