1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fiesta | Legacy |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |