1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Scorpio and 2013 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 2 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 2013 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Scorpio Legacy
Year Released 1995 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Horse Power 114 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1556 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4755 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1505 mm


 

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