1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Meteor | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
