1996 Subaru Legacy vs. 1973 Ford Capri

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 288 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 1973 Ford Capri. 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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