2009 Ford Bantam vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 12 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Legacy (114 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam. 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 2009 Ford Bantam. 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, 1997 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.

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