1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1994 Ford Fairlane and 1994 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 210 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Fairlane 1994 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Fairlane Legacy
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3983 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 205 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm


 

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