1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1989 Ford Fiesta and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 525 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 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 (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.

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