2009 Ford Escape vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 20 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 288 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (189 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
