1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 219 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.

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