1971 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 705 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.

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