2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2001 Ford Mondeo and 2001 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mondeo | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Mondeo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
