1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (165 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 424 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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