1992 Ford Orion vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1992 Ford Orion and 1992 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1992 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 357 kg more than 1992 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Orion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Orion. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Orion | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Orion | Legacy |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |