2006 Ford Escape vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 31 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 419 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.
Because 2006 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape 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 Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Leone |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
