2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 37 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (180 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Ford Galaxy 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Galaxy Legacy
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1613 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L