1992 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Subaru Legacy (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort.

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