2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar 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 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 2008 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestar | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Freestar | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |