1975 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1991 Subaru Legacy is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Subaru Legacy (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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