2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Five Hundred | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
