2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Five Hundred | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |