1968 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 572 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
