2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 156 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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