1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (340 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

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