2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1744 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (340 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Excursion | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
