1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 595 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Meteor | Legacy |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |