2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru Legacy 2007 Ford Falcon
Make Subaru Ford
Model Legacy Falcon
Year Released 2003 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.2 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.6:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 59 L


 

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