1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 374 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Legacy |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |