1998 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 256 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | F-250 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2680 mm |
