1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 140 kg more than 1993 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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 Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Legacy.

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