1995 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 287 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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