1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1991 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 136 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Subaru Legacy (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.

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