2000 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Escape. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Escape. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Escape | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
