2001 Ford Cougar vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Cougar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Cougar. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Cougar | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Legacy |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |