1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 566 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford GT 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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