1971 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 42 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 702 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 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.

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