2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1463 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Escape. 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Legacy | Escape |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |