2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2001 Ford Falcon

To start off, both 2001 Subaru Legacy and 2001 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 200 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 Falcon. 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Subaru Legacy 2001 Ford Falcon
Make Subaru Ford
Model Legacy Falcon
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 99.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2800 mm


 

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