1990 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1990 Ford Granada and 1990 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Subaru Legacy.

Because 1990 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Granada 1990 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Granada Legacy
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 1820 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 92 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2590 mm


 

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