1958 Ford 17 vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 235 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford 17. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.

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