1985 Ford Laser vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 493 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Laser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.

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