1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 535 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Festiva | Legacy |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |