1974 Ford Maverick vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ford Maverick. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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