1986 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 164 kg more than 1986 Ford Falcon. 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 1986 Ford Falcon. 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, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.

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