1977 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.

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