1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1999 Ford Mustang and 1999 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ford Mustang 1999 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Mustang Legacy
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3801 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 64 L


 

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