2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Taurus 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Ford Subaru
Model Taurus Legacy
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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