1957 Ford Popular vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 702 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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