2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1979 Subaru Leone

To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2006 Ford Bantam is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Bantam. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.

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