1993 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy
When we compare the 1993 Ford Taurus's and the 1993 Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 1993 Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1993 Ford Taurus's and the 1993 Subaru Legacy's specifications and ratings, the 1993 Subaru Legacy is a better car than the 1993 Ford Taurus.
1993 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1993 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value and the 1993 Subaru Legacy loses 41.6 percent of its value. This means the 1993 Subaru Legacy retains 11.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1993 Ford Taurus.
1993 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10 while the Subaru Legacy's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Subaru Legacy being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
1993 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Subaru Legacy Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10. For the Subaru Legacy the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Legacy a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1993 Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the 1993 Subaru Legacy base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles.This gives the 1993 Subaru Legacy the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1993 Ford Taurus the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1993 Ford Taurus and the 1993 Subaru Legacy have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415894
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.449106 / 10
Reliability:
8.547319 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Subaru Legacy Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1993 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
GL, LX, SHO
1993 Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
L, LS, LSi, Sport Turbo, Touring Turbo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
165 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
137 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3084 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
54.1 inches
Length:
192 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2800 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
53.5 inches
Length:
178.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available