2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 231 kg more than 1997 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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