2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 387 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
