2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Ford Freestar is newer by 1 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 607 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. 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, 2004 Ford Freestar (357 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2004 Ford Freestar | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Freestar | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |