1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Indigo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
