2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 187 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Falcon Legacy
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 268 HP 0 HP
Torque 420 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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