2003 Ford Model U vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Ford Model U and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Model U is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Ford Model U. (149 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Model U.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Model U. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Model U.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Model U | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Model U | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
