1997 Ford F-250 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-250 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-250 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7275 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
