2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 22 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
