2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 553 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Aspire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Legacy | Aspire |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
