1977 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.

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