1995 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 260 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 1996 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, 1996 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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