1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

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