1987 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1987 Ford Taurus. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 141 kg more than 1987 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Taurus. (292 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Taurus.

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