1989 Ford Tempo vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Tempo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Tempo would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Tempo.

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