1980 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 748 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escort | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
