1997 Ford Versailles vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1997 Ford Versailles is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe would be higher. Both 1997 Ford Versailles and 1979 Subaru Coupe are equipped with a 1,780 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Versailles (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 1979 Subaru Coupe has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Subaru Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Versailles | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Versailles | Coupe |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |