2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 772 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Expedition 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Expedition Legacy
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4603 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 395 Nm 297 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2367 kg 1595 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1980 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 64 L


 

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