1998 Subaru Legacy vs. 1989 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1998 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy. 1989 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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