2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 1977 Ford Cortina

To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 366 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.

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