1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1994 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 350 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 Mustang. 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 Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Mustang 1994 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Mustang Legacy
Year Released 1994 1994
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 415 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 96.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 60 L


 

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