1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 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 1972 Ford Mustang. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mustang | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
