1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 235 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Falcon | Legacy |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |