2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

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