1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 291 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.

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