1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1991 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1991 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1991 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1984 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Subaru Legacy (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.

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