1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair 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) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 465 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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 1969 Ford Corsair. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.

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