2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (260 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Mustang (411 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Mustang | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 411 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |