2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Desert Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Desert Excursion would be higher. At 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Desert Excursion | Legacy |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1558 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |