1957 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 498 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
