1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 751 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Fiesta | Legacy |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |