1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1997 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 75 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 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, 1997 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, 1997 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.

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