1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 439 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cortina | Legacy |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |